This is a remote position.
About Climate Collective Foundation (CCF)
Climate Collective Foundation (CCF) works to accelerate climate innovation and entrepreneurship in India. As part of this mission, CCF is developing an Impact SaaS platform that enables climate-tech startups and investors to calculate, track, verify, and report climate impacts.
The platform will integrate startup impact data, calculation models, and investor portfolio analytics, enabling investors to monitor climate impact across their portfolios while allowing startups to generate standardised impact reports.
Role Overview
CCF is seeking an experienced developer/architect to lead the development of the Impact SaaS platform.
The developer will work closely with the CCF team to translate existing Excel-based impact calculation tools into a functional SaaS platform, design the system architecture, and build core modules including user management, startup data entry, impact calculation, investor portfolios, and dashboards.
The development is a priority project, with the goal of delivering a functional platform within 2 months.
Key Responsibilities
1. Platform Architecture & Development
Design and develop the core architecture of the Impact SaaS platform.
Responsibilities include:
Designing scalable database structures and workflows
Developing responsive web interfaces and user flows
Implementing role-based authentication and user management
Structuring data relationships between startups, projects, investors, and portfolios
2. Impact Calculation Engine
Translate existing Excel-based impact tools into platform workflows.
Tasks include:
Converting calculation logic into backend workflows
Implementing formulas and conditional logic for impact calculations
Structuring data pipelines for impact metrics (e.g., emissions avoided, energy saved, water conserved)
Ensuring accuracy and validation of calculations in collaboration with the impact team
3. Data Collection and Input Modules
Develop dynamic input interfaces for startups.
Responsibilities include:
Building domain-specific data entry forms for climate solutions (mobility, waste, circular economy, clean energy, etc.)
Enabling project-level data inputs
Supporting bulk data uploads (CSV/Excel) where applicable
Ensuring data integrity and validation across workflows
4. Investor Portfolio Module
Develop investor-facing portfolio management features.
Tasks include:
Creating investor accounts and portfolio management interfaces
Allowing investors to add startups to their portfolios
Implementing startup confirmation workflows for project visibility
Aggregating impact metrics at the portfolio level
5. Dashboards and Reporting
Develop visual dashboards for both startups and investors.
Responsibilities include:
Startup dashboards displaying project-level impact results
Investor dashboards showing aggregated portfolio impact
Domain-wise impact visualisations
Generating downloadable reports or impact certificates
6. Testing and Quality Assurance
Ensure platform stability and usability.
Tasks include:
Conducting module testing and end-to-end workflow testing
Identifying and resolving bugs and UX issues
Supporting user acceptance testing with startups and investors
7. Documentation and Knowledge Transfer
Prepare documentation as per CCF protocol to support long-term platform maintenance.
Responsibilities include:
Documenting database structures and workflows
Preparing technical notes for platform management
Supporting the development of user guides and SOPs
Required Experience
Proven experience building applications similar to the impact platform
Experience designing SaaS platforms or complex web applications
Strong understanding of database design, workflows, and data relationships
Ability to translate Excel-based logic and analytical models into software workflows
Experience building data dashboards and reporting interfaces
Ability to work independently and deliver within tight timelines
Requirements
Preferred Experience
Experience building analytics or data-driven platforms
Familiarity with API integrations, plugins, and external services
Experience working with impact measurement, sustainability, or ESG-related platforms
Exposure to data visualisation tools and dashboard design
Deliverables
The consultant will support delivery of:
A working Impact SaaS platform prototype
Startup data entry and impact calculation modules
Investor portfolio management features
Startup and investor dashboards
Documentation for platform workflows and maintenance